Archive - 14 September 2015

33 areas with unhealthy APIs as of 7pm

33 areas with unhealthy APIs as of 7pm

More areas throughout the country are hit by the haze as a result of land-clearing activities in Indonesia's Sumatra island.

Altantuya's murder – 'Najib doesn't have to prove he's innocent'

Altantuya's murder – 'Najib doesn't have to prove he's innocent'

Salleh Said Keruak reasons the courts have already cleared Razak Baginda, so that means the PM is in the clear.

Jews, US cheer and clap when Muslims fight, says Mahathir

Jews, US cheer and clap when Muslims fight, says Mahathir

[UPDATED 10.52PM] This is what happens when we differentiate between Muslims too much, noted the former Malaysian premier.

Giant screens to display pro-gov't messages

Giant screens to display pro-gov't messages

Deputy minister says the network of display screens will be to counter allegations against the government.

Abbott ousted, Australia to get new PM

Abbott ousted, Australia to get new PM

Malcolm Turnbull to replace Tony Abbott following months of infighting and crumbling voter support in Liberal party.

Cops to reissue Interpol alert for S'wak Report editor

Cops to reissue Interpol alert for S'wak Report editor

IGP says after rejection, police will appeal again to Interpol to put her on the 'Red Notice' list.

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Don't be hypersensitive over dignity, Malays told

Don't be hypersensitive over dignity, Malays told

Saifuddin Abdullah urges them to be strong enough or else it would be difficult for them to survive.

Saifuddin asks Umno to explain effigy-burning

Saifuddin asks Umno to explain effigy-burning

He says if it is true it was organised by an Umno division head, it sends the wrong signal that Umno condones it.

Frim lodges reports against 'seditious' social media post

Frim lodges reports against 'seditious' social media post

The WhatsApp message had linked Frim's National Day celebrations to the upcoming 'red shirts rally'.

Lena loses constitutional challenge on film screening

Lena loses constitutional challenge on film screening

The activist has to face trial for screening film on Sri Lankan war, without Film Censorship Board approval.

Don’t play cops, IGP tells ‘protect Chinese traders’ groups

Don’t play cops, IGP tells ‘protect Chinese traders’ groups

He says while cops commend them for wanting to ensure that nobody is harmed, they should not take the law into their own hands.

Saifuddin: Malays need convincing on local gov’t polls

Saifuddin: Malays need convincing on local gov’t polls

They’ll support it only if sure their rights are not affected, says ex-deputy minister.

PAS is still part of opposition bloc

PAS is still part of opposition bloc

[UPDATED 7.16PM] PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin says PKR, PAS, DAP and even Amanah are all opposition to BN.

Police to probe Kota Baru Umno effigy burning

Police to probe Kota Baru Umno effigy burning

It will be just as we investigated those stomping on PM’s photo, IGP says.

Anifah: Nay to anti-Bersih 4 rally, yes to unity rally

Anifah: Nay to anti-Bersih 4 rally, yes to unity rally

The foreign minister says Wednesday's rally should not be about tit-for-tat but about celebrating Malaysia Day free of provocation.

Najib unveils steps to address rising cost of living

Najib unveils steps to address rising cost of living

The government is to increase the number of fair price shops, says the PM.

Ali Rustam says no effigy-burning on Sept 16

Ali Rustam says no effigy-burning on Sept 16

[UPDATED 6.51PM] The Pesaka president says they will not resort to such action but those who did who have to bear responsibility.

‘Red shirt’ rally organisers have failed history lessons

‘Red shirt’ rally organisers have failed history lessons

MP SPEAKS The rally does not in any way or form relate to the formation of M’sia.

Razak Baginda's arrest - do your job, Najib told ex-IGP

Razak Baginda's arrest - do your job, Najib told ex-IGP

UPDATED 7.20PM Musa Hassan clears PM of any involvement in the gruesome murder.

Morais abducted from Bangsar, CCTV footage shows

Morais abducted from Bangsar, CCTV footage shows

Police say footage shows his car was blocked at Jalan Telawi and he was pulled out of his car by several men.

Hunt effigy burners as you did photo stompers, cops told

Hunt effigy burners as you did photo stompers, cops told

DAP wants police action against Kota Bharu Umno leaders for their 'barbaric' act.

Naked acts of belligerence on Malaysia Day?

Naked acts of belligerence on Malaysia Day?

Let us hope that the Sept 16 rally is all bark and no bite, that it’ll pass like a harmless storm.
RMN officer charged with receiving RM19k watch

RMN officer charged with receiving RM19k watch

Khairul Izwan was charged with receiving a Bell & Ross watch from a contractor.

Preliminary EIA will bypass public consultation process

Preliminary EIA will bypass public consultation process

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are concerned that the Department of Environment’s (DOE) requirement that the project proponent of three road packages in Penang Island only needs to submit a Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) would mean that the public will not have an opportunity to review the EIA report and provide their feedback.
Coalition of NGOs wants Najib to stop red shirt rally

Coalition of NGOs wants Najib to stop red shirt rally

UPDATED 5.10PM Otai Reformis and 19 others say rally organisers are no different from Isis militants.

Kamal Hisham pleads not guilty to more CBT charges

Kamal Hisham pleads not guilty to more CBT charges

Judge Mohamad Haldar allowed Kamal Hisham bail of RM200,000 in two sureties.

Mahathir showing signs of a desperado

Mahathir showing signs of a desperado

Push a man to the edge of a cliff and he would respond in a way you would never expect, merely for survival. This best describes Dr Mahathir Mohamad's reactions of late. Mahathir is at his end game. He has tried all his ace-cards but nothing seems to move Najib Abdul Razak. Even members of Umno have started to desert him.
Don't take Najib's kindness for granted - MCA, Gerakan told

Don't take Najib's kindness for granted - MCA, Gerakan told

Deputy minister Tajuddin gives both BN parties the last chance to 'tumpang' Umno at polls.

Dr M: Najib must clear name over Altantuya murder

Dr M: Najib must clear name over Altantuya murder

UPDATED 3PM 'Proof must be given that the murder, cover-up, police involvement and Razak Baginda were in no way guilty.'

Malaysia arrests three in connection with Bangkok blast

Malaysia arrests three in connection with Bangkok blast

Two Malaysians and a Pakistani national were assisting with the probe, says IGP.

To break up Sime Darby or not?

To break up Sime Darby or not?

KINIBIZ Eight years after a mega restructuring, Sime Darby is now at a crossroads.

Cloud seeding expected to be carried out tomorrow

Cloud seeding expected to be carried out tomorrow

UPDATED 6.10PM The API reading in Banting remained the highest in the country, at 171.

Acid leak causes massive jam along Guthrie Highway

Acid leak causes massive jam along Guthrie Highway

Traffic along the highway heading to Shah Alam came to a standstill for 5km.

MAB turning a blind eye to the blind

MAB turning a blind eye to the blind

Malaysian Association for the Blind is rejecting membership applications from the blind, says ex-veep.

PM: RM20b will be given to shore up the stock market

PM: RM20b will be given to shore up the stock market

He says the equity investment firm, ValueCap, will invest in undervalued firms.

T’ganu freezes applications for bauxite mining

T’ganu freezes applications for bauxite mining

The state government says it wanted to safeguard against pollution.

MACC to quiz Jho Low, two others overseas

MACC to quiz Jho Low, two others overseas

Sources say this will be spearheaded by director of investigations Azam Bakri.

Miri folk await promised repairs to damaged roads

Miri folk await promised repairs to damaged roads

Whenever the rainy season comes, the farmers at Pujut Tanjung Batu in the Miri division of Sarawak have trouble getting to their farms.
Not the whole truth!

Not the whole truth!

Our present prime minister wields incredible power. National and international embarrassments relating to his leadership are something no other Malaysian PM has suffered. Yet, he hangs on to power. Perhaps the fear of dismounting the tiger and the inevitable end is too much to consider.
Kota Baru Umno chief: I did not start the fire

Kota Baru Umno chief: I did not start the fire

Mohd Fatmi made a fiery speech at the event and admits he was there.

UK investigators latest to join 1MDB probe

UK investigators latest to join 1MDB probe

The Serious Fraud Office is examining evidence highlighted in Sarawak Report , the Sunday Times reported.

Ku Nan: Sept 16 rally for all gov't supporters

Ku Nan: Sept 16 rally for all gov't supporters

UPDATED 2.16PM He says it is not a 'Malay rally' and anyone who loves the nation can join.

Kadir: Zahid needs to temper 'political animal' image

Kadir: Zahid needs to temper 'political animal' image

DPM must do this to strengthen Umno and gov't, instead of propping up Najib, says veteran journalist.

Take care of your health as haze worsens

Take care of your health as haze worsens

The worsening haze situation in Kuala Lumpur and certain regions of Malaysia does not show any signs of improvement.
No room for racism in Johor, declares sultan

No room for racism in Johor, declares sultan

UPDATED 1.27PM Chinese and Indians have earned the right to call Johor their home, says ruler.

Police may act against Al Jazeera journalist's informants

Police may act against Al Jazeera journalist's informants

UPDATED 2PM IGP says police are monitoring those who fed journalist 'wrong' information.

Student leader slashed in lead-up to campus polls

Student leader slashed in lead-up to campus polls

UPDATED 4.43PM UKM campaigning turns ugly as student coalition chief attacked while guarding posters.

Umno division torches effigies of DAP father and son

Umno division torches effigies of DAP father and son

Kota Baru Umno wants its members to join Sept 16 rally to uphold Malay dignity.

We told you so!

We told you so!

Why are former ministers vocal now?
IGP: Sept 16 red shirt rally legal after DBKL approval

IGP: Sept 16 red shirt rally legal after DBKL approval

UPDATED 1.51PM However, he still does not agree with the planned rally at Padang Merbok.

Ringgit continues uptrend to close higher against US$

Ringgit continues uptrend to close higher against US$

At 5pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.3060/3140 against the US dollar.

Post-red shirt rally end-game scenarios

Post-red shirt rally end-game scenarios

COMMENT Will Sept 16 show of strength backfire and usher in new era of unlikely alliances? Let's see.

Ensure no violence at Sept 16 rally, lawyers tell cops

Ensure no violence at Sept 16 rally, lawyers tell cops

UPDATED 12.14PM LFL fears a racially-motivated riot given the rally's cause of defending Malay dignity.

Gov't prerogative to deport Al Jazeera journo

Gov't prerogative to deport Al Jazeera journo

UPDATED 11.47AM Nur Jazlan speaking on Altantuya murder journo, says gov't's right to ask anyone to leave country.

Najib has more to lose from the Sept 16 rally

Najib has more to lose from the Sept 16 rally

COMMENT If Umno continues to behave in an overly aggressive manner, it will lose the moral ground to lead the nation.

Haze Haze Haze

Haze Haze Haze

It is that time of the year,
When haze is everywhere,
We can sigh and swear,
But the haze is going nowhere.

Stop persecuting activist over Sri Lanka film, says HRW

Stop persecuting activist over Sri Lanka film, says HRW

The gov’t should drop charges against Lena Hendry and amend censorship laws instead.

Danger in Sept 16 rally's lack of leadership and goals

Danger in Sept 16 rally's lack of leadership and goals

YOURSAY Things can well get out of hand with so little clarity on organisation and direction for red shirt rally.

To PM, Altantuya a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

To PM, Altantuya a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

YOURSAY ‘Najib, please give one good reason why foreigners would want to topple you?’

Join Jamal for red shirt rally? No, thanks

Join Jamal for red shirt rally? No, thanks

YOURSAY ‘It appears the red shirts are having a rally for the sake of having a rally.’

Five M'sians confirmed dead in Makkah crane tragedy

Five M'sians confirmed dead in Makkah crane tragedy

UPDATED 10.35AM One reported missing is alive and well, while two other Malaysians are unaccounted for.

Najib and Rosmah, just give us the simple truth

Najib and Rosmah, just give us the simple truth

Malaysia is wounded and bleeding. If only Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak can give us the simple truths and cut out all the cryptic promises and piecemeal attempts to buy time, this nation would have been healed and be well on its way to great recovery. And today, Najib and his wife Rosmah Mansor need not be screaming that some people are trying to oust them like what happened to Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi.
Umno’s refusal to condemn rally is MCA’s failure

Umno’s refusal to condemn rally is MCA’s failure

Post Bersih 1, 2, 3 and 4, memories and fears of the May 13 incident are no longer something MCA or Umno can use to scare and bully Malaysians into submission and silence. Malaysians have proven time and time again that the people hitting the streets can be, and have been peaceful; and so it should be.